- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Orange, FL
Atlantic High School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192002968
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Port Orange · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Port Orange, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Atlantic High School held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120192002968 · Port Orange, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,209 enr · 18.3:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Atlantic High School held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Atlantic High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school
Atlantic High School
1,209 students
What this shows Atlantic High School reports 1,209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic High School compares
Atlantic High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,209
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Atlantic High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlantic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic High School
How many students attend Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has 1,209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Orange, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,266 (2022-23) → 1,227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic High School?
50.2% of students at Atlantic High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic High School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Port Orange, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic High School rank among public schools in Port Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Port Orange, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Atlantic High School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.